University triathletes switch as easily from their computers to their running shoes as from swimming to cycling. And in Nyon, the Germans do it a little better than the rest, claiming the world titles in both men’s sprint and team relay. Hungary’s Dominika Peszleg won the women’s gold. The lakeside of Nyon was buzzing with […]
Over 130 student-athletes from 32 countries and regions representing all five continents will compete over two days on 8-9 August in the beautiful Swiss scenery. Who better than the Organising Committee President, Yannick Grivel to introduce the event? “This Championship is hosted within the Nyon Triathlon, which celebrates its 37th edition this year. Welcoming over […]
Thanks to Cécile Calandry, Guilhem Verove, Antoine Becaert and the overall strength of their team, the “Tricolores” claimed four out of the six gold medals in Portugal during a hot and thrilling FISU World University Championship. Throughout the four days of competition in the streets and forests of Vila Real, France and Finland battled in […]
The best orienteering student-athletes from 29 countries and regions have travelled to northern Portugal to compete in the 23rd FISU World University Championship of this sport. Vila Real is the proud host of the FISU World University Championship Orienteering, welcoming student-athletes from around the globe to compete in one of the world’s most challenging and rewarding […]
The FISU International Medical Committee (CMI) held its annual meeting in Istanbul on 19-20 June, bringing together 13 committee members to review recent activities and discuss strategic priorities for the future of medical and anti-doping services within FISU events. During the two-day meeting, the Committee examined reports from recent FISU competitions, assessing the delivery of […]
Five continents represented, five disciplines on the programme and dozens of beautiful medals awarded to so many inspirational student-athletes. Look back on a thrilling event. The combat sports fans were spoilt for choice last week with the best student-athletes in the world competing in ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu right in Brazilia. Did you […]
Are quotas necessary? What new tools can be used to offer women more opportunities? Experts shared their knowledge and experience during the last Gender Equality Committee meeting. Exchanging ideas and experiences from different parts of the world and learning from other stakeholders is central to advancing the university sports movement. With this in mind, on […]
Student-athletes from all five continents and from 10 different countries ran their way to the cross-country podiums on 14-15 March in Cassino, Italy. The 2026 FISU World University Championship season has officially started, with two days of intense competition in the south of Italy, on the beautiful grounds of the University of Cassino. 258 student-athletes […]
